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Results of the FCC spectrum auction were released in April 2017, with dozens of public media licensees earning close to $2 billion by selling their spectrum for use by wireless companies. The aftermath is still playing out, with many TV and radio stations required to move to new spectrum, and some TV stations that sold spectrum seeking to stay on the air through channel-sharing deals. Stay up to date with our ongoing coverage.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | The financial risk from repack work “is almost existential” to public broadcasting, APTS President Pat Butler said.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | WEDU is asking viewers to provide feedback on programming changes.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | New Jersey set aside just $10 million of its $332 million in spectrum proceeds for broadcasting.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | The proceeds for spectrum used by WNJN and WNJT added up to the largest payout to any public broadcaster.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | The $2.1 billion total includes $336.6 million requested by 148 public broadcasters.
Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | First Nations Experience will become a beneficiary of auction proceeds through parent station KVCR in San Bernardino, Calif.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | The foundation formed from WYBE plans to share its proceeds with other Philadelphia-area nonprofits.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | If passed, the law would funnel $100 million of the state’s $332 million to a journalism partnership.
Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.
April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will invest the $182 million in expanded community service and a foundation to “promote public media.”